Chevrolet wasted little time giving prospective buyers the performance they were looking for in the new-for-1967 Camaro, adding the 396 CI engine option in November of that year. Rarest of all was the L78 396/375 HP engine ordered in just 1,138 of the almost 221,000 1967 Camaros. Available only with a manual transmission, the combination produced startling performance in the relatively lightweight Camaro, making it an instant contender in Stock and Super Stock drag racing. It was even more formidable in street use, and was the perfect weapon to have in reserve even in upscale models like the RS/SS coupe offered here.

Built at the Los Angeles assembly plant, this nicely optioned RS/SS coupe has received a full nut-and-bolt rotisserie restoration while maintaining a high level of originality, including the complete driveline. While the original block was decked before being rebuilt to return it to correct tolerances, all component casting numbers and date codes are true to the car, including the smog system, carburetor, heads, intake manifold, alternator and water pump. The car also retains its original sheet metal and dashboard, stainless steel trim, traction bar, door panels, tach and gauges, console, shifter and AM/FM radio. In addition to the SS and Rally Sport option packages, the car is equipped with power brakes, Rally wheels and Redline tires, Z87 Custom Interior and D55 console with U17 Special Instrumentation. Documentation includes the original build sheet.

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